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Heraklion
Crete’s capital and gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos, with Venetian walls, a harbour fortress and island museums.
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- COUNTRY
- Greece
- REGION
- Crete
- DURATION
- 1–2 days
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Heraklion is the capital of Crete and the gateway to the Minoan palace of Knossos, one of Europe’s earliest centres of civilisation. Its Venetian city walls, Koules harbour fortress, museums and position on the largest Greek island make it the natural base for exploring Crete.
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